Department of Health

Government Considers Banning Vaping, Smoking Near Schools, Playgrounds and Hospitals

Government Considers Banning Vaping, Smoking Near Schools, Playgrounds and Hospitals

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Vaping and smoking could soon be banned in additional outdoor areas across England, including outside hospitals, schools and children’s playgrounds, the Department of Health has announced. The move aims to protect children and vulnerable groups from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke. Wes Streeting confirmed that the government will launch a public consultation on the

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NHS investigates midwifery guidance promoting ‘benefits’ of cousin marriage

NHS investigates midwifery guidance promoting ‘benefits’ of cousin marriage

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Health bosses have launched an investigation after it emerged that NHS midwives were trained using guidance that highlighted the so-called “potential benefits” of cousin marriage, despite clear medical evidence linking the practice to an increased risk of birth defects. The official midwifery guidance, used in NHS England training, reportedly described concerns about congenital diseases as

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Campaigners Condemn BPAS for Advice on Foetal Sex Abortions

Campaigners Condemn BPAS for Advice on Foetal Sex Abortions

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Britain’s leading abortion charity has faced criticism for advising that sex-selective terminations are not illegal, a move campaigners have described as “irresponsible.” The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS), which provides abortions for more than 100,000 women annually, states on its website that terminating a pregnancy on the grounds of foetal sex is “not specifically prohibited”

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